r/PakistaniTech Case Study • BS Data Science Pathway

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From beginner Python (dictionaries & sets) to applied AI/ML Engineer in 52 weeks without falling for predatory, surface-level paid video courses.

Current Phase
Tier 1: OOP & Scientific
Starting from: Variables & Dicts/Sets
Remaining Study Load
380 hrs
At 12 hrs/week: ~32 weeks
Estimated Ready Date
Oct 2026
Target: Junior AI/ML Intern
Portfolio Deliverables
6 Projects
Real Proof-of-Work vs Video Certificates

52-Week Dependency & Critical Path Graph

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12 hrs/wk
(University Term: 8-12h | Holidays: 20-30h)
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OOP & Intermediate Python
Transition past basic syntax: classes, file I/O, error handling, and virtual environments.
Estimated Time: 30 hours
Proof-of-Work Project:
CLI Expense & Data Pipeline with CSV Persistence
Prerequisites:
Python Basics (Variables, Loops, Dicts/Sets)

Bootcamp / Course Auditor Red-Flag Check

Audit the course mentioned in the Reddit post (e.g. Apna College / Local Tech Institute) to ensure you aren't paying PKR 40k+ for basic YouTube repeats.

Free Roadmap vs Paid ROI:
Commercial Course: ~PKR 45,000
Curated Open Curriculum: PKR 0 (Free)
Verdict: High Red-Flag Risk. Missing deployment & code reviews. Recommend free curated roadmaps (roadmap.sh/ai, fast.ai, CS229).

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